When to go · Aktau
Aktau in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Kazakhstan: Cold and smoggy in Almaty; ski season on Shymbulak; −30 °C (−22 °F) possible in Astana.Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Kazakhstan: Cold and smoggy in Almaty; ski season on Shymbulak; −22 °F (−30 °C) possible in Astana.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) / −5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- Kazakhstan overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Kazakhstan overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Kazakhstan: Cold and smoggy in Almaty; ski season on Shymbulak; −30 °C (−22 °F) possible in Astana.Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Kazakhstan: Cold and smoggy in Almaty; ski season on Shymbulak; −22 °F (−30 °C) possible in Astana.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- AktauHighs around 2 °C (36 °F), lows around -5 °C (23 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 36 °F (2 °C), lows around 23 °F (-5 °C), rain on about 4 days
- West and the Caspian, Kazakhstan · Aktau, Mangystau, Atyraucool
Desert: 40 °C (104 °F)+ summers, strong winds, freezing winter nights; Mangystau trips need a 4×4.Desert: 104 °F (40 °C)+ summers, strong winds, freezing winter nights; Mangystau trips need a 4×4.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Kazakhstan overall
- Medium
- Prices · Kazakhstan overall
- Medium
Kazakhstan overall: Cold and smoggy in Almaty; ski season on Shymbulak; −30 °C possible in Astana.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Aktau, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
May: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 4
May: 3 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 0
January: Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Kazakhstan: Cold and smoggy in Almaty; ski season on Shymbulak; −30 °C possible in Astana.
May: Inside Aktau's best window: May–Oct.
Aktau: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket